…is aware that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) confirmed Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in samples collected from dairy cattle in the…
Reclamation Releases Interim Plan for Colorado River System
…has been made with Mexico regarding additional conservation efforts. “This Administration has held strong to its commitment to work with states, Tribes and communities throughout the West to find consensus…
Additional $205 Million in Funding for Sites Reservoir
…single award in the history of the WIIN Act for a storage project. “With the support of the Biden-Harris administration, Reclamation continues to make historic investments in Western water infrastructure…
Ag and Rural Funding in the President’s Budget Request
The Biden-Harris Administration has released the President’s Budget Request for Fiscal Year 2025. It includes significant investments in agriculture and sustainability initiatives, along with substantial investment in climate resilience. Climate-related…
‘Product of USA’ Labeling Rule Finalized by USDA
…announcement is a vital step toward consumer protection and builds on the Biden-Harris Administration’s work to bolster trust and fairness in the marketplace where smaller processors can compete,” Agriculture Secretary…
Week in Review: California Snowpack Finally Hits the Average & New Office of Ag at EPA
…Affairs to enhance engagement with agricultural and rural communities. The recently launched bipartisan Congressional Agricultural Trade Caucus is leading an effort to urge the Biden Administration to prioritize agriculture in…
Final Rule Makes Adjustments to Packers and Stockyards Act
…markets. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack emphasized the administration’s commitment to building more equitable and competitive markets for farmers, ranchers, and producers. The rule prohibits adverse treatment based on various…
Ag Trade Caucus Urges Reduction of Trade Barriers Holding Back Producers
The recently launched bipartisan Congressional Agricultural Trade Caucus is leading an effort to urge the Biden Administration to prioritize agriculture in its trade agenda by reducing tariff and non-tariff barriers…
New Office of Agriculture and Rural Affairs Within EPA Announced
…advisors nationwide and coordinate with federal and state partners such as the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, and state departments of agriculture. It will focus…
Funding Announced for Renewable Tech in Ag
…in rural communities.” “Today’s announcement furthers the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to rebuild our nation’s economy from the middle out and bottom up by increasing income and opportunities for the small…
USDA Equity Commission Report Released
…Administration to improve access and inclusion in its programs and services. The National Equity Summit is the official forum whereby the USDA Equity Commission, comprised of independent members from diverse…
Vilsack Focuses on Farming’s Future Despite Protester
…Administration has undertaken historic efforts to grow independent meat and poultry processing capacity in nearly every state, to bolster local and regional food systems so that farmers can sell directly…
NCFC President Responds to Decision to Revoke Approval of Dicamba Products
…and Deputy Secretary during President George W. Bush’s administration. Conner is also a native of Benton County, Indiana. The ruling by U.S. District Court judge David Bury says that the…
USDA Spotlight on Specialty Crops
…profitability of their operations,” she said. “This is really about a number of initiatives that USDA has launched in this administration to ensure that our programs increase competition for producers…